Category Archives: Career Resources Blog
How to keep your job search confidential…
Having your job search become public knowledge has always been a risk for job changers. In this economy, that risk looms even larger. The last thing you want, and the worst possible outcome, is for your current boss to discover your actions. It’s extremely important to keep your job search secure. Here are some things you can do to keep ... Keep Reading...
Make sure companies can find you…
Even though many companies still post jobs on the job boards, others are recruiting more creatively. That’s because there are so many applicants for every job and because companies are interested in getting candidates via referral or niche job sites, so the candidates who do apply are a close fit for the position. If you’re aware of where companies are ... Keep Reading...
Improving job market conditions…
Like a breath of spring air hinting at better days ahead, a government report recently showed the U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in March, the most in three years. Though encouraging, the boost wasn’t enough to lower the unemployment rate. It remained stuck at 9.7% for a third straight month as job seekers surged back into the labor market, lured ... Keep Reading...
Conduct a confidential job search…
As economic conditions improve, you might be looking for a better job soon. However, you can’t just forget about the job you have or let your employer know you are planning to leave. Finding a better job while staying financially stable requires you to conduct your job hunt in secret. Here are two hot tips to help you keep your ... Keep Reading...
Smart job searching tips…
There are currently an average of six people vying for every job that you are, each of them doing exactly the same things – combing job boards, networking, prepping for interviews – as you. Is there a way to speed up the job search and stand out from your competition? Absolutely! Utilize job search tools to save time and organize ... Keep Reading...
Look on LinkedIn for job opportunities…
LinkedIn.com is increasingly becoming an essential tool for professional and executive-level job seekers. Not only do they advertise vacancies and provide the opportunity to research and network with people in your target companies, but they are increasingly marketing their database to recruiters and this gives you an excellent opportunity to raise your profile and get in front of the right ... Keep Reading...
Develop your web presence…
With today’s economy, it has become almost impossible to not have a social media and personal branding presence. Job hunters can land a job without social media, but correct use of these sites can enhance your professional image. Social media sites can also hinder a job search. Many recruiters and hiring managers are eliminating candidates after checking their online profiles ... Keep Reading...
Phone interview Dos & Don’ts
A phone interview sounds easy, doesn’t it? You don’t have to get dressed in your best interview attire, travel to a company’s office, or interview one-on-one with a hiring manager. Instead, you’re interviewing on the phone from the comfort of home. It’s not as easy as it seems though. You can blow a phone interview just as easily as you ... Keep Reading...
How social media can help you…
With all the information about social media for job seekers in today’s media, how do you know which tactic is a curveball or a real hit? Learn how to leverage your online presence to hit your job search out of the park with this guide to the top-three social media myths. * Myth One: If you build it, people will ... Keep Reading...
How to approach the jog hunt…
In today’s economy almost every company is trying to increase its profits while decreasing costs. Here’s a few tips to help you save time and shorten your job search: Network your resume on career sites and social networks. Always make sure to cover the basics. Consider approaching a company with a project that you can implement to help increase profits. ... Keep Reading...
